Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 130mm -
Fork Fox Performance Float 34
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Groupset XT, Deore -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Genius PLUS Alloy 6061 custom butted Hydroformed tubes / tapered Headtube BB92 / U-Mono Link / rear 180PM IDS SL DM dropout for 148x12mm Boost BB height adj. / Full Internal Cable Routing 130mm rear travel
Suspension Fork
FOX 34 Float Performance Air Grip3 3-Modes Boost 15x110mm QR axle / tapered steerer Lockout / Reb. Adj. / 140mm travel
Rear Shock
FOX Float Performance / 3 modes DPS / Lockout - Trail - Descend reb. Adj. / 190X50mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT RD-M786 SGS / DM Shadow Plus / 20 Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore FD-M618-E / DM
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore SL-M610-I / Rapidfire Plus 2 way release / Ispec
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG50-10 / 11-36 T
Crank
Shimano FC-M627-B2 / 2-piece Design 36x22 T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-MT500-PA shell 41x89.5mm
Chain
KMC X10
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano HB-M618-B CL / 15x110mm
Rear Hub
Shimano FH-M618-B CL / Boost 12x148mm RWS axle
Rims
Syncros X-35 32H / 35mm / Tubeless ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm
Tires
Maxxis Front: Minion DHF 2.80 x 27.5 / 3C Maxx Terra Rear: Rekon 2.80 x 27.5 3C / Maxx Speed 120TPI Kevlar Bead / EXO / TR Tubeless ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M615 Disc 180mm F & R / SM-RT54 CL Rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Syncros TR2.0 6061 / 3D forged / oversize 31.8mm 1 1/8" / +6° angle
Handlebar
Syncros FL2.0 mini Riser / Alloy 6061D.B. 12mm rise / 9° / 760mm
Headset
Syncros Comp Press Fit / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm
Seat
Saddle
Syncros FL2.0 Women
Seatpost
Syncros Dropper 2.0 / YSP12 ICR / Remote 31.6mm / S size 100mm / M, L 120mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.53 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.35 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 340 mm | 335 mm | 340 mm | 335 mm | 340 mm | 335 mm | 340 mm | 335 mm |
| Front Center | 690 mm | 692 mm | 720 mm | 722 mm | 746 mm | 748 mm | 826 mm | 828 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 99 mm | 99 mm |
| Trail | 90 mm | 93 mm | 90 mm | 93 mm | 91 mm | 94 mm | 37 mm | 40 mm |
| Stack | 608 mm | 611 mm | 609 mm | 612 mm | 618 mm | 621 mm | 628 mm | 631 mm |
| Reach | 397 mm | 393 mm | 427 mm | 423 mm | 450 mm | 446 mm | 472 mm | 468 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 568 mm | 568 mm | 598 mm | 598 mm | 623 mm | 623 mm | 648 mm | 648 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.4 ° | 73.9 ° | 74.4 ° | 73.9 ° | 74.4 ° | 73.9 ° | 74.4 ° | 73.9 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 415 mm | 415 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 475 mm | 475 mm | 510 mm | 510 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 67.5 ° | 68 ° | 67.5 ° | 68 ° | 67.5 ° | 68 ° | 67.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1132 mm | 1133 mm | 1162 mm | 1163 mm | 1188 mm | 1189 mm | 1268 mm | 1269 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 25 mm | 30 mm | 25 mm | 30 mm | 25 mm | 30 mm | 25 mm | 30 mm |
| Standover Height | 820 mm | 817 mm | 824 mm | 821 mm | 844 mm | 841 mm | 866 mm | 863 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Contessa Genius 710 Plus belongs to the Scott Genius model. 80 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Scott Genius bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Trail bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Average weight for Trail bikes
Trail bikes weigh an average of 12.98 kg (28.62 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 13.9 kg (30.64 lbs), Scott bike is a bit heavier than average. In other words, this model is 7.09% heavier than the average Trail bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The Contessa Genius 710 Plus comes factory-installed with the Fox Performance Float 34 fork. This has a travel range of 140mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
Scott Contessa Genius 710 Plus bike has the FOX Float Performance / 3 modes model installed, and has a travel of 130mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Scott Contessa Genius 710 Plus 2017, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Contessa Genius 710 Plus comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Dropper post
Scott Contessa Genius 710 Plus includes a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.